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Digital Assets Decoded: Your Daily Crypto Guide podcast.
Welcome back to Digital Assets Decoded, your daily crypto guide with Crypto Willy here! Grab your hardware wallets and steady those nerves—it’s been another wild week in the cryptoverse.
Starting with the big dogs: Bitcoin kept us guessing, bouncing around between $104,000 and $106,000 all week. After some midweek jitters tied to geopolitical tension in the Middle East—specifically, Israeli airstrikes on Iran—BTC dipped sharply, dragging Ethereum along for the ride. BTC fell as low as $104,000, but by Friday, it clawed back above $105,000. Ether showed even more volatility, first peaking near $2,900 before dropping back to $2,433. That’s classic crypto: geopolitical drama shakes up the risk appetite, and the charts get spicy.
Speaking of major moves, BlackRock made big headlines by scooping up over $500 million in Ether for its ETF. That’s serious institutional confidence. Meanwhile, Societe Generale, a heavyweight bank out of France, unveiled its own stablecoin: USD CoinVertible. It’s pegged to the dollar and will be tradable on Ethereum and Solana, signaling that even traditional finance is doubling down on digital assets.
Regulatory news was just as hot. In the U.S., Ripple and the SEC finally moved toward closure, with a settlement that unlocks $125 million in escrowed funds. That’s a pivotal moment not just for Ripple but for the whole industry, which has been holding its collective breath over this case.
And Ripple wasn’t done making news. In a move that could reshape stablecoin utility, Ripple partnered with Circle to bring USDC to the XRP Ledger. The plan? Power up cross-border payments and DeFi on XRPL. Ripple is also adding USDC support to its flagship Ripple Payments, alongside their own RLUSD stablecoin. With USDC’s market cap now over $61 billion and RLUSD pushing $413 million, stablecoins remain the backbone of the crypto economy.
Token launches and exchange moves kept traders busy. Coinbase added Fartcoin, Subsquid, and PancakeSwap to its listings on June 12, while Binance.US brought Ethena and Solayer to the party. But heads up: if you’re holding stMATIC on Polygon, the deadline to unstake with Lido passed June 16, as that program winds down. And Coinbase announced it’ll delist Helium Mobile, Render, Ribbon Finance, and Synapse on June 26—so plan your moves accordingly.
The conference scene has been buzzing. Ripple’s Apex event in Singapore wrapped up, while Kyiv hosted the Incrypted Crypto Conference. Policy was front and center in Ottawa with the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s summit, and BTC Prague delivered for the European crowd. Next up: Istanbul Blockchain Week and the Bitcoin Policy Institute summit in Washington, D.C.
Asia’s movers are also making waves. Thailand is inviting public feedback on new crypto regulations—big news for Southeast Asia. Over in the Philippines, TRON’s Justin Sun announced plans to take TRON public, and the U.S. passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act, aiming to shape the digital dollar’s future.
That’s the download for the week! As always, this is Crypto Willy—your best friend next door who just happens to love hash rates, hard forks, and global finance. See you tomorrow for more digital asset decoding!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Welcome back to Digital Assets Decoded, your daily crypto guide with Crypto Willy here! Grab your hardware wallets and steady those nerves—it’s been another wild week in the cryptoverse.
Starting with the big dogs: Bitcoin kept us guessing, bouncing around between $104,000 and $106,000 all week. After some midweek jitters tied to geopolitical tension in the Middle East—specifically, Israeli airstrikes on Iran—BTC dipped sharply, dragging Ethereum along for the ride. BTC fell as low as $104,000, but by Friday, it clawed back above $105,000. Ether showed even more volatility, first peaking near $2,900 before dropping back to $2,433. That’s classic crypto: geopolitical drama shakes up the risk appetite, and the charts get spicy.
Speaking of major moves, BlackRock made big headlines by scooping up over $500 million in Ether for its ETF. That’s serious institutional confidence. Meanwhile, Societe Generale, a heavyweight bank out of France, unveiled its own stablecoin: USD CoinVertible. It’s pegged to the dollar and will be tradable on Ethereum and Solana, signaling that even traditional finance is doubling down on digital assets.
Regulatory news was just as hot. In the U.S., Ripple and the SEC finally moved toward closure, with a settlement that unlocks $125 million in escrowed funds. That’s a pivotal moment not just for Ripple but for the whole industry, which has been holding its collective breath over this case.
And Ripple wasn’t done making news. In a move that could reshape stablecoin utility, Ripple partnered with Circle to bring USDC to the XRP Ledger. The plan? Power up cross-border payments and DeFi on XRPL. Ripple is also adding USDC support to its flagship Ripple Payments, alongside their own RLUSD stablecoin. With USDC’s market cap now over $61 billion and RLUSD pushing $413 million, stablecoins remain the backbone of the crypto economy.
Token launches and exchange moves kept traders busy. Coinbase added Fartcoin, Subsquid, and PancakeSwap to its listings on June 12, while Binance.US brought Ethena and Solayer to the party. But heads up: if you’re holding stMATIC on Polygon, the deadline to unstake with Lido passed June 16, as that program winds down. And Coinbase announced it’ll delist Helium Mobile, Render, Ribbon Finance, and Synapse on June 26—so plan your moves accordingly.
The conference scene has been buzzing. Ripple’s Apex event in Singapore wrapped up, while Kyiv hosted the Incrypted Crypto Conference. Policy was front and center in Ottawa with the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s summit, and BTC Prague delivered for the European crowd. Next up: Istanbul Blockchain Week and the Bitcoin Policy Institute summit in Washington, D.C.
Asia’s movers are also making waves. Thailand is inviting public feedback on new crypto regulations—big news for Southeast Asia. Over in the Philippines, TRON’s Justin Sun announced plans to take TRON public, and the U.S. passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act, aiming to shape the digital dollar’s future.
That’s the download for the week! As always, this is Crypto Willy—your best friend next door who just happens to love hash rates, hard forks, and global finance. See you tomorrow for more digital asset decoding!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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Welcome back to Digital Assets Decoded, your daily crypto guide with Crypto Willy here! Grab your hardware wallets and steady those nerves—it’s been another wild week in the cryptoverse.
Starting with the big dogs: Bitcoin kept us guessing, bouncing around between $104,000 and $106,000 all week. After some midweek jitters tied to geopolitical tension in the Middle East—specifically, Israeli airstrikes on Iran—BTC dipped sharply, dragging Ethereum along for the ride. BTC fell as low as $104,000, but by Friday, it clawed back above $105,000. Ether showed even more volatility, first peaking near $2,900 before dropping back to $2,433. That’s classic crypto: geopolitical drama shakes up the risk appetite, and the charts get spicy.
Speaking of major moves, BlackRock made big headlines by scooping up over $500 million in Ether for its ETF. That’s serious institutional confidence. Meanwhile, Societe Generale, a heavyweight bank out of France, unveiled its own stablecoin: USD CoinVertible. It’s pegged to the dollar and will be tradable on Ethereum and Solana, signaling that even traditional finance is doubling down on digital assets.
Regulatory news was just as hot. In the U.S., Ripple and the SEC finally moved toward closure, with a settlement that unlocks $125 million in escrowed funds. That’s a pivotal moment not just for Ripple but for the whole industry, which has been holding its collective breath over this case.
And Ripple wasn’t done making news. In a move that could reshape stablecoin utility, Ripple partnered with Circle to bring USDC to the XRP Ledger. The plan? Power up cross-border payments and DeFi on XRPL. Ripple is also adding USDC support to its flagship Ripple Payments, alongside their own RLUSD stablecoin. With USDC’s market cap now over $61 billion and RLUSD pushing $413 million, stablecoins remain the backbone of the crypto economy.
Token launches and exchange moves kept traders busy. Coinbase added Fartcoin, Subsquid, and PancakeSwap to its listings on June 12, while Binance.US brought Ethena and Solayer to the party. But heads up: if you’re holding stMATIC on Polygon, the deadline to unstake with Lido passed June 16, as that program winds down. And Coinbase announced it’ll delist Helium Mobile, Render, Ribbon Finance, and Synapse on June 26—so plan your moves accordingly.
The conference scene has been buzzing. Ripple’s Apex event in Singapore wrapped up, while Kyiv hosted the Incrypted Crypto Conference. Policy was front and center in Ottawa with the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s summit, and BTC Prague delivered for the European crowd. Next up: Istanbul Blockchain Week and the Bitcoin Policy Institute summit in Washington, D.C.
Asia’s movers are also making waves. Thailand is inviting public feedback on new crypto regulations—big news for Southeast Asia. Over in the Philippines, TRON’s Justin Sun announced plans to take TRON public, and the U.S. passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act, aiming to shape the digital dollar’s future.
That’s the download for the week! As always, this is Crypto Willy—your best friend next door who just happens to love hash rates, hard forks, and global finance. See you tomorrow for more digital asset decoding!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Welcome back to Digital Assets Decoded, your daily crypto guide with Crypto Willy here! Grab your hardware wallets and steady those nerves—it’s been another wild week in the cryptoverse.
Starting with the big dogs: Bitcoin kept us guessing, bouncing around between $104,000 and $106,000 all week. After some midweek jitters tied to geopolitical tension in the Middle East—specifically, Israeli airstrikes on Iran—BTC dipped sharply, dragging Ethereum along for the ride. BTC fell as low as $104,000, but by Friday, it clawed back above $105,000. Ether showed even more volatility, first peaking near $2,900 before dropping back to $2,433. That’s classic crypto: geopolitical drama shakes up the risk appetite, and the charts get spicy.
Speaking of major moves, BlackRock made big headlines by scooping up over $500 million in Ether for its ETF. That’s serious institutional confidence. Meanwhile, Societe Generale, a heavyweight bank out of France, unveiled its own stablecoin: USD CoinVertible. It’s pegged to the dollar and will be tradable on Ethereum and Solana, signaling that even traditional finance is doubling down on digital assets.
Regulatory news was just as hot. In the U.S., Ripple and the SEC finally moved toward closure, with a settlement that unlocks $125 million in escrowed funds. That’s a pivotal moment not just for Ripple but for the whole industry, which has been holding its collective breath over this case.
And Ripple wasn’t done making news. In a move that could reshape stablecoin utility, Ripple partnered with Circle to bring USDC to the XRP Ledger. The plan? Power up cross-border payments and DeFi on XRPL. Ripple is also adding USDC support to its flagship Ripple Payments, alongside their own RLUSD stablecoin. With USDC’s market cap now over $61 billion and RLUSD pushing $413 million, stablecoins remain the backbone of the crypto economy.
Token launches and exchange moves kept traders busy. Coinbase added Fartcoin, Subsquid, and PancakeSwap to its listings on June 12, while Binance.US brought Ethena and Solayer to the party. But heads up: if you’re holding stMATIC on Polygon, the deadline to unstake with Lido passed June 16, as that program winds down. And Coinbase announced it’ll delist Helium Mobile, Render, Ribbon Finance, and Synapse on June 26—so plan your moves accordingly.
The conference scene has been buzzing. Ripple’s Apex event in Singapore wrapped up, while Kyiv hosted the Incrypted Crypto Conference. Policy was front and center in Ottawa with the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s summit, and BTC Prague delivered for the European crowd. Next up: Istanbul Blockchain Week and the Bitcoin Policy Institute summit in Washington, D.C.
Asia’s movers are also making waves. Thailand is inviting public feedback on new crypto regulations—big news for Southeast Asia. Over in the Philippines, TRON’s Justin Sun announced plans to take TRON public, and the U.S. passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act, aiming to shape the digital dollar’s future.
That’s the download for the week! As always, this is Crypto Willy—your best friend next door who just happens to love hash rates, hard forks, and global finance. See you tomorrow for more digital asset decoding!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta